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Travis Haney takes a look at the teams poised to move up in the Pac-12 pecking order, in the event that Oregon slips as a result of Chip Kelly's departure and possible future NCAA sanctions.

Blog | Conversation | January 16, 2013

The link between Matt Barkley and Reggie Bush in USC Trojans history might not seem like a logical connection, but they are linked in terms of how these two will forever be viewed.

Story | Conversation | January 06, 2013

The addition of Beau Sandland to Miami's recruiting class on Wednesday shines light again on the solid work of coach Al Golden and his staff under tough circumstances. With the specter of NCAA sanctions looming as soon as next year after the Hur...

Blog | December 19, 2012

Commissioner's reaction reveals a double standard.

Story | Conversation | November 29, 2012

Ryan McGee takes a look at struggling programs whose head coaching jobs already are or could potentially become open, and ranks the five that would allow for the quickest rebuilding efforts.

Blog | Conversation | November 09, 2012

With Penn State sanctions and Pitt's struggles, West Virginia is poised to make a move on Pennsylvania prospects.

Story | Conversation | September 11, 2012

Penn State has picked up its first 2013 commitment since the NCAA levied unprecedented sanctions against the program in late July. Three-star defensive back Jordan Smith (Washington D.C./H.D. Woodson) told ESPN.com in a text message he committed t...

Blog | August 11, 2012

Dorian Johnson has been a prime target for recruiters intent on benefiting from Penn State's NCAA sanctions. That has made him a prime target for reporters with frenzied fan bases that would love to land the four-star offensive tackle. All has made f...

Blog | August 09, 2012

All things considered, there was some positive momentum in Penn State's corner just one week ago. A few days after the NCAA levied unprecedented sanctions against the program, several of Penn State's top 2013 commitments reaffirmed their pledges to t...

Blog | August 06, 2012

ORLANDO -- Don't expect UCF's momentum for its 2013 recruiting class to slow down despite today's announcement of NCAA sanctions, which include a one-year postseason ban. The Knights are one of the hottest teams in the state on the recruiting trai...

Blog | July 31, 2012

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Penn State's sanctions continue to have an effect on the recruiting trail. Tyler Boyd (Clairton, Pa./Clairton) is just one of many recruits to feel it. The Nittany Lions, once high on his list, aren't there anymore. ...

Blog | July 28, 2012

Andrew Nelson (Hershey, Pa./Hershey) grew up in a Penn State household. So the last thing the four-star tackle is going to do is rush into a decommitment after the NCAA hammered the Nittany Lions with sanctions Monday. A top-20 tackle nationally, ...

Blog | July 25, 2012

There are plenty of challenges ahead on the recruiting trail for Penn State.

Story | Conversation | July 24, 2012

Three-star defensive back Neiko Robinson (Bratt, Fla./Northview) is still committed to Penn State but says he will have to look at other options. The 6-foot, 170-pound senior expressed sadness over the sanctions handed down to the program by NCAA ...

Blog | July 23, 2012

Penn State suffered its first of what could be several decommitments Monday morning shortly after the NCAA sanctions were levied. Four-star cornerback Ross Douglas (Avon, Ohio/Avon) decommitted from Penn State, he told ESPN.com in a text message. ...

Blog | July 23, 2012

In wake ofNCAA sanctions, here is a look at Penn State's class, what they loved about the Nittany Lions, but what could happen if they decided to decommit.

Story | Conversation | July 22, 2012